Admission Requirements for the University of Health & Allied Science

It is announced for the information of prospective Applicants (as
specified above) and the general public that E-vouchers for application forms
for programmes for the 2019/2020 Academic Year is open. The 2019/2020 Academic
Year is expected to commence in August, 2019.

FEE PAYING: Applicants who are unable to make the cut off
points as may be determined at the time of admission may be considered for the
FEE PAYING OPTION.

PROSPECTIVE WASSCE APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THEIR EXAMINATION RESULTS
AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND THOSE WHO WILL BE WRITING WASSCE IN MAY/JUNE,
2019 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

1. WASSCE / SSSCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

Passes (A1-C6 / A-D) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated
Science and Social Studies (input all the four core subjects when applying) in
addition to three elective subjects applicable to the programme of choice

(Applicants should note that they are expected to have at least
C6/D in Social Studies. However, the core subjectsconsidered
for calculating their aggregates are English Language, Core Mathematics
and Integrated Science)

2. LEVEL APPLICANTS

Candidates must have the General Certificate of Education at
Ordinary Level in five (5) subjects, including English and Mathematics, in
addition to: Chemistry, Physics and Biology; additionally, General Science and
any other subjects plus the General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level
or its equivalent in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics.

3. MATURE APPLICANTS ( SCHOOL OF PHARMACY)

Applicants must have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Dispensing Technology/ Pharmacy Technician Course or its equivalent from an
accredited institution with at least three (3) years relevant working
experience.

OR

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of
submitting the application forms and must have five (5) credits at O-level
including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

1. GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

a) IGCSE/IB – To be admitted to the Programme, IGCSE/IB holders
must possess at least Grades A*/A-C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the
Standard (SL/’O’ Level), in addition to three Higher Level (HL-A to C)/’A’
Level (A to d)/IB2 (A-C) grades in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

b) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level:
Applicants should, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level
subjects (including English and Mathematics), have three (3) passes in
Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics at the Advanced Level.

c) American High School Grade – Grades 12&13 examinations

2. International Applicants and Ghanaians with External
Educational Credentials in the following:

d) Baccalaureate (From French-speaking countries), and other
Foreign High School Diploma equivalent to WASSCE. Other International Students
having equivalent qualifications may apply for admission. NB: Foreign
Certificates must receive authentication and equivalencies from Ghana National
Accreditation Board, Foreign students must have their high school certificates
and diplomas translated into English if they are not written in English.

The point of entry for all admitted applicants is Level 100.

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (REGULAR) – HO
CAMPUS

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Bachelor of Dietetics

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Radiography)

Entry Requirements:

a. Ghanaian Applicants with WASSCE / SSSCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social studies
plus three (3) credits in any of the following elective subjects:

i. Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics
ii. Biology or Chemistry, Food & Nutrition, Management in
Living and General Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (This is for
prospective Dietetics Students).

b. General Entry requirements for other Educational Credentials is
detailed above

c. Other Qualifications: Graduate Entry (Top-Up)

Bachelor’s degree in any of the Life Sciences (e.g. Biological
Sciences, Biochemistry, Human Biology, Nutrition, and Food Science) from
accredited Universities. Generally, graduate applicants must have an FGPA of
not less than 2.50 (Second Class Lower Division) or its equivalent.

NB: All shortlisted applicants, irrespective of the entry route, MAY
be required to pass a selection interview and/or entrance examination for
admission into the programme.

SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
(REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

BSc. Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Entry Requirements:

WASSCE / SSSCE OR ITS EQUIVALENT

English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three
(3) credits in the Elective Subjects as follows:

NB: All shortlisted applicants, irrespective of the entry route, MAY
be required to pass a selection interview and/or entrance examination for
admission into the programme.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

Medical Degree (MB ChB) (6 years)

Bachelor of Physician Assistantship (Clinical)(4 years)

Entry Requirements:

a) WASSCE / SSSCE OR ITS EQUIVALENT

Applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (at least Grade
A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in the following Core Subjects:
English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three
(3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or
Elective Mathematics.

b) GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS AS
INDICATED ABOVE.

NB: All shortlisted applicants, irrespective of the entry route, MAY
be required to pass a selection interview and/or entrance examination for
admission into the programme.

NB: All shortlisted applicants, irrespective of the entry route, MAY
be required to pass a selection interview and/or entrance examination for
admission into the programme.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) (6 years)

Entry Requirements:

Three categories of applicants will be admitted to pursue the
programme. They are:

1. WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (at least Grade
A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in the following Core Subjects:
English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three
(3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or
Elective Mathematics.

2. A – LEVEL APPLICANTS

Candidates must have the General Certificate of Education at
Ordinary Level in five (5) subjects, including English and Mathematics, in
addition to: Chemistry, Physics and Biology; additionally, General Science and
any other subjects plus the General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level
or its equivalent in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics.

3. MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Dispensing Technology/ Pharmacy Technician Course or its equivalent from an
accredited institution with at least three (3) years relevant working
experience.

OR

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of
submitting the application forms and must have five (5) credits at O-level
including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
All admitted applicants will start from Level 100.

NB: All shortlisted applicants, irrespective of the entry route, MAY
be required to pass a selection interview and/or entrance examination for
admission into the programme.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (REGULAR) – HOHOE CAMPUS

Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSc. PH) with the following
options:

Disease Control

Health Information

Health Promotion

Nutrition

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (at least Grade
A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in the following Core Subjects: English
Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus

Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics for Science
students. Science students are eligible to apply for all BSc. PH progammes.